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Identifying the activities and experiences of therapists in the implementation of Virtual Reality in mental health care organisations. A mixed-method study about the activities of therapists in the implementation of VR in mental health care organisations and their experiences and needs regarding these activities.

Jansen, Anouk Charlotte Jolijn (2022) Identifying the activities and experiences of therapists in the implementation of Virtual Reality in mental health care organisations. A mixed-method study about the activities of therapists in the implementation of VR in mental health care organisations and their experiences and needs regarding these activities.

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Abstract:Interactive Virtual Reality (VR) technology is used more and more in the field of mental health care. This technology creates a digital, yet realistic environment for patients to interact with, and can be tailored to their situation and needs. Although interactive VR has shown great potential in previous research, the implementation of VR is often still challenging as it is a complex multi-level process. This study aimed to identify the activities and experiences of therapists concerning the implementation of VR in the treatment of patients with mental health disorders in mental health care organisations. It also investigated how therapists could be supported during the implementation process when considering the multi-level perspective of the implementation of VR within a mental health care organisation. A mixed-method study was conducted, which included desk research, interviews, and an online survey. The study showed that the journey of therapists in the implementation of VR consisted of three phases: the introduction of therapists to VR; the time in between the introduction and first VR treatment; and the VR treatment itself. It also identified different types of implementation activities during these phases. Furthermore, specific points of attention were identified regarding the implementation of these activities and possible improvements were given. This study also showed that there is room for improvement in the activities that were organised during the implementation of VR and provides recommendations to do so.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:TNW: Science and Technology
Subject:02 science and culture in general, 50 technical science in general
Programme:Health Sciences MSc (66851)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93374
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